Explore the Family Name Gradilla
The meaning of Gradilla
Spanish (mainly Cáceres): nickname from gradilla ‘grill’. This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Mexico.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gradilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gradilla has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gradilla was ranked 43,377th in popularity and by 2010 it had climbed to the 38,155th spot – marking an improvement of over 12%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period. There were 469 people identified as Gradillas in 2000, and this figure rose to 581 by 2010, indicating a growth rate of almost 24%. Furthermore, the proportion of Gradillas per 100,000 people increased by nearly 18%, moving from 0.17 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #38,155 | 12.04% |
| Count | 469 | 581 | 23.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.2 | 17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gradilla
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Gradilla surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it's predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, about 99.15% of those bearing the Gradilla name identified as Hispanic, although this proportion slightly decreased to 97.76% in 2010. The White demographic saw a small increase, with 0% identifying as White in 2000, and a slight rise to 1.55% in 2010. No significant change was noted in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.15% | 97.76% | -1.4% |
| White | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |